1993 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1993 Renault 19
To start off, both 1993 Buick Roadmaster and 1993 Renault 19 were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1993 Renault 19. (80 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1993 Renault 19. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Buick Roadmaster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Buick Roadmaster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault 19, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Buick Roadmaster (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault 19. (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault 19. 1993 Buick Roadmaster has automatic transmission and 1993 Renault 19 has manual transmission. 1993 Renault 19 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Buick Roadmaster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Buick Roadmaster | 1993 Renault 19 | |
Make | Buick | Renault |
Model | Roadmaster | 19 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 406 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2030 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |